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Bambutor belongs to the group of drugs that act on the respiratory tract, used to treat cases of bronchial asthma and other lung diseases. Let's learn about Bambutor drug information through the article below.
1. What is Bambutor?
Bambutor medicine is made in the form of tablets, with the main ingredient being Bambuterol hydrochloride with a concentration of 10mg and other excipients just enough.
Bambuterol is a precursor of terbutaline, has beta-agonist effects, thereby helping to relax bronchial smooth muscle, reduce mucosal edema caused by chemical mediators, and increase clearance of the ciliary system. mucus transfer.
2. What does Bambutor do?
Bambutor is used in the following cases:
Asthma; Chronic bronchitis; Gas perforation. Other diseases of the lung accompanied by bronchospasm. Do not use Bambutor in case the person is sensitive to any of the ingredients in the drug.
3. Dosage and how to use Bambutor
Dosage of Bambutor depends on age and medical condition:
Adults and children over 6 years old: The starting dose is 1 tablet/time/day. May increase to 2 tablets/day after 1-2 weeks of treatment. Dose reduction is required for patients with renal impairment (glomerular filtration rate GFR = < 50 mL/min): Initial dose is 1⁄2 tablets/day. May increase to 1 tablet after 1-2 weeks as needed. Children from 2 to 5 years old: Use the dose prescribed by the doctor How to use Bambutor:
Bambutor is to be taken orally with cooled boiled water, do not drink with milk or juice. Take the whole tablet, do not break or crush the drug because it can irritate the oral mucosa. The best time to take Bambutor is in the evening before going to bed.
4. Side effects of the drug Bambutor
When using the drug Bambutor can cause some unwanted effects as follows:
Muscle tremors, cramps; Headache, fatigue; Hives and rash ; Arrhythmia and palpitations ; Sleep disorders ; Behavioral disturbances such as restlessness, agitation. When using Bambutor, if you experience any unwanted effects, please stop using it and contact your treating doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
5. Interaction with the drug Bambutor
When using Bambutor simultaneously can interact with some of the following drugs:
Increases the muscle relaxant effect of Suxamethonium and other muscle relaxants. Concomitant use with Steroids and Xanthine derivatives may aggravate hyperglycemia and hypokalemia.
6. Notes and cautions when using Bambutor
When using Bambutor, caution should be exercised in the following cases:
People with kidney failure, severe liver failure, thyrotoxicosis, ischemic heart disease, tachycardia or severe heart failure. People with acute severe asthma may be at increased risk of hypokalemia when using Bambutor. When you forget to take a dose of Bambutor, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip that dose and take your next dose as scheduled, do not take a double dose. There are not enough data on the effects of Bambutor when used in pregnant and lactating women. Therefore, it should be used with caution in these subjects, especially pregnant women in the first 3 months. The effect of Bambutor on the ability to drive and use machines is insignificant. In addition to the above information, if you have any questions about Bambutor, you can contact your doctor for advice and answers.
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